SWALLOWING PROBLEMS

Innovative Training Programs

MEAL TIME MATTERS AND MEAL TIME MATTERS AT HOME

Contact kathy@connectionsincommunication.com 

to set up a program that will train staff, families and volunteers on ways
to create conversation starters to enhance the mealtime experience.
Also available mentally stimulating activities geared specifically to the level of
each participant.  CEU program available for social workers and nurses in Ohio.

MEAL TIME MATTERS
Nurse Assistant Training

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A training program that builds nursing assistants’ skills related to dining, swallowing disorders, and safe feeding assistance. Topics covered include: normal swallowing; signs and symptoms of disordered swallowing; diets and liquid consistencies; assistive eating devices; safe meal time guidelines. Author: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC/SLP

This Training Program Includes:

• CD with a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation
• Trainer’s speaking text for each slide
• Three interactive exercises lasting 5-15 minutes each
• 8-minute DVD – Solutions to meal time challenges
• Participant handouts
• Nursing assistant skills checklist
• Learning assessment

MEAL TIME MATTERS AT HOME
Professional Homecare Caregiver Training

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A training program that builds home caregivers’ skills related to dining, swallowing disorders, and safe feeding assistance. Topics covered include: normal swallowing; signs disordered swallowing; diet and liquid consistencies; oral care, preventing dehydration and malnutrition, assistive eating devices; and safe meal time guidelines. Author: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC/SLP

This Training Program Includes:

• CD with a 90-minute PowerPoint® presentation
• Trainer’s Speaking Text for each slide
• Four Interactive Exercises lasting 10-20 minutes each
• Participant Handouts
• Mealtime Assistance Checklist
• Learning Assessment (pre and post-test)